Focus on safety & security of women, children, sr citizens during Kumbh Mela: Gorhe
Gorhe chaired a meeting at the Nashik divisional commissionerate to discuss safety, cleanliness and issues concerning women and children during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, with officials including divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, collector Jalaj Sharma and police and municipal authorities in attendance.
"Factors such as better communication and accommodation, separate and safe toilets, changing rooms, Hirkani rooms (to assist lactating mothers in feeding their children) and safety measures for women, children, the physically challenged (divyang) and senior citizens should be included in the Kumbh Mela plan," Gorhe said.
She also highlighted the need for a robust system to ensure that children, women and senior citizens do not get lost during the Kumbh Mela. She stressed on the importance of having ample helplines, help desks, kiosks and rooms available for the pilgrims.
Gorhe said cleanliness should be given top priority during the event. "The cleanliness of streets, surroundings and toilet blocks, along with ensuring clean water in the Godavari river, should be planned and executed by the authorities concerned," she said.
The state legislative council deputy chairperson also called upon the municipal corporation, zilla parishad health departments and state health officials to collaborate with the local doctors' association, as well as private and charitable hospitals, to provide health-related services, focusing on children, women and senior citizens during the Kumbh Mela.
Officers from various govt agencies provided information about their planning and the actions to be taken by different govt agencies in connection with the Kumbh Mela.
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